潮州卤鸭Teochew Style Braised Duck

鸭子处理好，洗净备用。Washed the duck and set aside.

把其它全部材料去皮洗净备用。Peel and wash all ingredients for later use.

取锅倒入香料包、桂皮、八角、小葱头、蒜头和姜后，再加入掩盖过材料3份的清水。Put the spice herb pack, cinnamon sticks, star anise, shallot, garlic and ginger into a large pot, pour in three times amount of the water.

开大火煮滚10分钟后调小火，加入所有调味料小火煮滚。Bring to a boil over high heat for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to low, add all the seasonings and bring to a boil.

把鸭子放入锅内，上下提出三次后，再把鸭子放入锅内焖煮。Put the duck into the pot, lift it up and down three times then keep the duck into the pot.

开大火煮滚后，调小火焖煮1个小时半后再开大火煮滚后熄火。Bring to a boil over high heat, simmer on low heat for an hour and a half, then turn on high heat and bring to a boil, then turn off the heat.

熄火后再泡20分钟即可取出放凉后，砍件享用。Turn off the heat and soak for 20 minutes, then take it out and let it cool, cut into pieces and enjoy.